ISLAMABAD: In response to the rain and thunderstorms forecast issued by the meteorological office, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory alert to all relevant federal and …
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Politics
Shehbaz Sharif and the Opposition leader to meet again for deciding on caretaker PM
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: With the search for consensus becoming more intense, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Raja Riaz, are preparing for a second round of …
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Diplomatic feats: Bilawal feels proud as ‘CPEC restored, ties with US, China bridged’
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: During a press conference, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari highlighted the diplomatic achievements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs throughout his 15-month tenure in the role. He noted that …
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clash between two tribes in Shikarpur results in eight fatalities and two injuries
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailSHIKARPUR: An armed clash between two groups in the Madiji area of Shikarpur has resulted in the tragic deaths of eight individuals, with two others sustaining injuries. The clash erupted …
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Islamabad High Court declines the suspension of Imran Khan’s prison sentence
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: A division bench at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed the petitions seeking the suspension of Imran Khan’s prison sentence. The two-member bench was comprised of Chief Justice Aamer …
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International
China and Philippines’ dispute over grounded warship heats up
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailBEIJING: China’s foreign ministry has once again called on the Philippines to remove a grounded World War II warship. The Philippines is using it as a makeshift military base on …
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Politics
Pakistan Tahreek-e-insaf seeks more time to respond in the intra-party elections case
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party requested additional time from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for submitting a response in the intra-party polls case. Barrister Gohar, representing PTI, appeared …
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Economy
Government plans to borrow Rs. 11.09 trillion from banks: Aug-Oct Auction Calendar
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailKARACHI: During the upcoming three months of FY24 (August-October), the federal government has devised a plan to borrow Rs 11.09 trillion from the domestic banking system. The auction calendar reflects …
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National
Pakistan’s population grows to 241 million, indicating a higher growth rate: 2023 Census
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting, presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved the digital census 2023, potentially leading to a delay in the national polls. The …
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ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented display of hasty lawmaking ahead of elections, the government passed a record-breaking 54 bills in just four days. Notably, media regulations and university establishment were part …